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Enhanced New Applications & Use Cases Technical Implementation

Publication ID: 24-11858108_0002_PTD
Published: November 07, 2025
Category:New Applications & Use Cases

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Enhanced New Applications & Use Cases Technical Implementation,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11858108_0002_PTD, Published November 07, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11858108_0002_PTD
This technical disclosure describes improvements that would be readily apparent to a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art (PHOSITA) when considered in combination with the foundational architecture disclosed in U.S. Patent No. 11,858,108.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

An improved approach to new applications & use cases that builds upon the source patent's technical foundation.

Background and Problem Solved

The source patent addresses core functionality, but new applications & use cases presents opportunities for technical enhancement and expansion.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

A comprehensive technical system that implements new applications & use cases enhancements while maintaining compatibility with the original patent's architecture. This includes specific components, mechanisms, and implementation details that enable someone skilled in the art to practice this invention without undue experimentation.

Novelty and Inventive Step

Introduces new technical features and approaches that were not present in the source patent, specifically targeting new applications & use cases improvements.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Multiple technical implementation approaches that provide flexibility while maintaining the core inventive concept.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

Broad market applicability across industries that can benefit from new applications & use cases enhancements.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
B B25 B25F5/02
H H01 H01M50/213
H H01 H01M50/227
H H01 H01M50/24
H H01 H01M50/244
H H01 H01M50/247
H H01 H01M50/264
H H01 H01M50/502
H H01 H01M2220/30
H H01 H01M2250/30
Y Y02 Y02B90/10

Field of Art

Battery pack manufacturing and power tool battery systems, specifically focusing on cylindrical cell integration, battery pack design, and manufacturing processes for portable power devices

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A mechanical or electrical engineer with expertise in battery pack design, manufacturing techniques, and power tool battery systems, possessing knowledge of cell mounting, insulation, and precision manufacturing methods

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the PTD's disclosed variations represent predictable extensions of the source patent's core battery pack manufacturing techniques. The proposed new applications and use cases build directly upon the foundational cell mounting and precision manufacturing approaches described in the original patent. These variations would be considered routine design modifications within the established technical framework of battery pack integration.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Sleeve-shaped insulating walls with precise cylindrical cell openings (97-99% diameter match)
PTD Variation
Enhanced cell mounting approach with modified dimensional tolerances for alternative battery cell geometries
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable variation using known dimensional adjustment techniques, representing a standard design optimization approach for different cell specifications
Source Patent Element
Precision cell insertion method using press-fit techniques
PTD Variation
Extended manufacturing process incorporating alternative material interfaces and mounting strategies
Obviousness Reasoning
Known technique of adapting press-fit methodologies to accommodate different cell types and packaging requirements
Source Patent Element
Battery cell holder with specific insulating wall configurations
PTD Variation
Modular cell holder design allowing increased flexibility for multiple battery cell configurations
Obviousness Reasoning
Obvious design evolution using standard modular engineering principles to enhance adaptability of original mounting approach
Source Patent Element
Cylindrical battery cell integration method
PTD Variation
Enhanced thermal management and electrical interconnection strategies within cell mounting system
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable improvement using known thermal and electrical engineering techniques to optimize battery pack performance
Source Patent Element
Precise cell positioning within insulated holder
PTD Variation
Advanced alignment and registration techniques for improved mechanical and electrical connections
Obviousness Reasoning
Routine engineering optimization using standard precision manufacturing approaches
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11858108, a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the technical variations disclosed herein to be obvious extensions of the prior art. The proposed modifications represent predictable design choices within the established battery pack manufacturing domain, utilizing known techniques to achieve substantially similar functional results through routine engineering optimization.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,858,108
TitleRechargeable battery pack for a hand-held power tool and method for manufacturing a rechargeable battery pack for a hand-held power tool
Assignee(s)ROBERT BOSCH GMBH